spiked spiral-flag
Costus spicatus (Jacq.) Sw.
Costus spicatus, a member of the Costaceae family, is an herbaceous plant native to regions including Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, and various Caribbean islands. It is commonly known as spiked spiral-flag and is also referred to by several regional names in the Antilles such as cumani and gengibre cimarron. The species was first described in 1788.
Description
Costus spicatus is a species within the genus Costus, found in a range that includes the Leeward and Windward Islands, Puerto Rico, and parts of Mexico. It is known for its distinctive appearance and is recognized by a variety of local names across its distribution. This plant is part of the Costaceae family and is often associated with tropical and subtropical habitats. The species was published in 1788 and is notable for its presence in national parks such as Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados in Colombia.
Other common names
spiked spiral-flagspiked spiralflag
Distribution
CU · Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Haiti · Leeward Is. · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Puerto Rico · Windward Is. · Manizales
Synonyms
Alpinia spicataAmomum petiolatumCostus conicusCostus cylindricusCostus micranthusCostus quartus
